Noble Jack Mixon

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May 28, 2011 at 12:01 AM

Jack Mixon of Lubbock departed this life on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at the age of 76. He was born Nov. 25, 1934, in Amherst, Texas, to A.L. and Doris (Nicholson) Mixon. He married Sue Russell in Clovis, N.M., on Oct. 15, 1957. Jack was a member of the Clovis Jaycees, Elks Lodge and West Texas Church at the Barn. He worked as a farmer and rancher his whole life.His memory will be cherished by his wife of more than 53 years, Sue; four daughters, Kelley Sanders and husband Wade of Whiteface, Texas, Karen Mitchell and husband Ricky of Clovis, N.M., Jackie Van Staalduine and husband Moose of Foremost, Alberta, Canada, and Shawna Jameson and husband Jarrett of Tell, Texas; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.Jack was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gene Mixon; and grandson, J.T. Mitchell.Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Littlefield Memorial Park in Littlefield, Texas. A memorial service is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2011, at West Texas Church at the Barn, 8322 CR 6500, Lubbock, Texas.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to West Texas Church at the Barn or J.T. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o First Community Bank in Clovis, N.M. Please celebrate the life of Jack by visiting www.combestfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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